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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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